Updated On: 14 June, 2021 08:18 AM IST | Gros Islet (St. Lucia) | IANS
During the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma too made a strong pitch for the conservation of the `Great One-Horned Rhinoceros` during the opening match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock celebrates his century against West Indies on Saturday. Pic/AFP
After India cricketer Rohit Sharma, South African batsman Quinton de Kock has joined the list of people making a strong pitch for the conservation of rhinos, some species of which are critically endangered.
De Kock, who scored an unbeaten 141 against the West Indies in the opening match of the two-Test series to guide the visitors to an innings and 63-run win here on Saturday, said he was dedicating his sixth Test ton to rhino conservation in South Africa.